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Independence Holding Exec: US Health Reform May 'Reinvent the Game' of Insurance Insurance News Net (press release)

28.04.10

Reform of the U.S. health care system contains some good news for health insurers, but the overhaul of the individual market may pose some problems for smaller carriers in particular, said an executive with Independence Holding Co.

The new law will "reinvent the game" as there will be many changes to the concept of risk and insurance and changes to how people partner with insurers and brokers, said Jeff Smedsrud, senior vice president and chief marketing and strategy officer for Independence Holding (NYSE: IHC). "It's not all bad news; there's some good news in all that."

Some in the industry have speculated that smaller companies, particularly those in the individual market, will be challenged by reform's costs and regulatory requirements. "I think you're going to see some consolidation," Smedsrud said, noting IHC is well-diversified. However, "you will see more consolidation and acquisitions."

Through two subsidiaries, Madison National Life Insurance Co. and Standard Security

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Critical Illness Cover Insurance

When you ask for a quote for life insurance, think also about asking for critical illness cover insurance which could also be given at little or no extra cost to yourself.  This cover alongside your life insurance would pay you a lump sum if you are told that you have a critical illness by your Doctor.  Critical illness cover is normally only allowed along with life assurance cover, this is commonly known as life and critical illness cover .

If you have been told that you have a critical illness and your cover pays out you may want to use the money to help with medical bills or you may need things done to your house to make you cope better with your condition. your payout from your cover would also be tax free.  Critical illness may be classed as heart attacks and kidney problems, cancer, strokes etc.

Critical illness cover is different from Income protection.  This is when you have not been able to work for a set length of time, i.e.- about six months and it will pay out a monthly amount.

Choosing Critical Illness Cover Insurance

When you have received your quote and have asked about critical illness cover, you have to realise that there are quite a lot of different kinds of critical illness and different policies cover different illness’s.  Although all policies cover heart attacks, cancers and strokes you have to make sure that you get a quote for the cover that will grasp all your needs.  It is sometimes advisable to speak to an independent adviser before going ahead with the cover

New rules came into force in 2003 that change the conditions that applied to claiming on critical illness policies. These rules mean that all insurers will not cover illnesses such as non invasive skin cancer and suchlike.  Also any claims for heart attacks to be successful will need evidence of pains in the chest and changes on the ECG.  Angina and other moderate conditions are not covered by critical illness policies.

critical-illness-cover-insuranceIt is also noted that as well as the insurance companies main list of illnesses there is an other list that includes illnesses that are not serious enough to pay out on.  HIV & AIDS are not covered if they have been the result of drug abuse.  Minor heart operations and not taking advice from your doctor when recuperating from critical illness could also rule that your claim is null and void.

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